Lateral / certified officer · Posted Sep 20, 2026
Patrol Officer - Lateral Hire - Golden Valley
Pay
$45.90/hr to $55.57/hr$45.90 - $55.57 Hourly
Closes
Oct 5, 2026Closes in 4 days
Bonus
$20,000
Laterals
Not stated
In the posting's words
The sentences our figures come from.The City of Golden Valley is offering a $20,000 recruitment and retention incentive for new police officersEligible for licensed Patrol Officers hired on or after May 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026starting with a two-week academy and a five-phase field training programlateral officers with three or more years of relevant experience may start at a higher step on the City's pay scaleThe posting
From GovernmentJobs.com · read Oct 1, 2026 · originalThe Golden Valley Police Department is a rapidly growing police department that serves a very supportive community of nearly 25,000 residents. We are seeking to add community-focused leaders in the public safety industry to join our department, starting with a two-week academy and a five-phase field training program.
The City of Golden Valley is offering a $20,000 recruitment and retention incentive for new police officers
Eligible for licensed Patrol Officers hired on or after May 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026
In addition, lateral officers with three or more years of relevant experience may start at a higher step on the City's pay scale.
Learn and apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/goldenvalleymn
About Golden Valley PD
Full department page- Starting pay$95,472
- Top of scale$115,586
- Sworn officers (2025)25
- Open jobs1
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